Sleeve gastrectomy is a laparoscopic weight loss procedure. The surgeon places five to six small incisions in the abdomen region and performs the bariatric surgery with the aid of a video camera, also known as a laparoscope. High precision surgical tools are inserted through these small incisions to perform the procedure. The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy […]

Gastric bypass surgery is a safe and proven weight loss procedure. Gastric bypass and various other types of weight loss surgeries are together known as bariatric surgery. Such surgery makes alterations to the stomach and digestive system which limits food intake and nutrient absorption causing weight loss. While this sounds desirable, gastric bypass procedures are […]

Weight Loss Surgery Can Help Relieve Depression Depression can be termed as an illness involving moods, thoughts and even the entire body. People with morbid obesity are likely to suffer from depression and there are a number of reasons behind it. Emotional health is in tandem with the physical health. Therefore, improvement in physical health […]

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs when the throat muscles relax during sleep, causing the soft tissue in the back of the throat to collapse and close, effectively blocking the airways. This condition causes the sleep to intermittently struggle for breath and partially get up to resume breathing. Sleep apnea leads to […]

Acid reflux disease is often a precursor to serious long-term problems for a patient suffering from severe obesity. Metabolic and bariatric surgery treatments can offer significant relief too many patients suffering from the symptoms of acid reflux, and reduce their risk of future complications. Metabolic surgery supports rapid weight loss, changes the way the food […]

Excess weight and obesity can alter the body’s metabolism and hormonal balance, and may result in a metabolic syndrome. This can contribute to serious medical conditions such as hypertension, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Research has now shown that metabolic syndrome can be effectively addressed with bariatric surgery. Advanced weight loss surgery procedures can […]

According to various research studies, weight loss through bariatric surgery can have a beneficial impact on the condition of a diabetic, and in some cases, may even eliminate the symptoms of diabetes. But while a patient struggles with the problem of diabetes, they must manage the disease every day to maintain good health. Food, exercise, […]